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In our “Let’s Keep Moving!” series, we’re looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we wrap up what we’ve covered in previous posts and hit some other key notes.. We… Read More
In our “Let’s Keep Moving!” series, we’re looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we take a look at flexibility. You should include flexibility exercises in your daily routine. Staying… Read More
In our “Let’s Keep Moving!” series, we’re looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we’re discussing the importance of balance. A chief, albeit obvious, benefit of good balance comes in… Read More
In our “Let’s Keep Moving!” series, we’re looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we’re discussing your strength. Even small increases in muscle strength can make a big difference in… Read More
In our “Let’s Keep Moving!” series, we’re looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we’re discussing endurance. Endurance (or, aerobic) activities increase your breathing and heart rate. These activities help… Read More
We know that exercise is important in preventing or reducing our risk of falling, but did you also know that exercise also helps keep our brains healthy? Exercise can improve the quality of your life and may even… Read More
Soon, our weather will cool with fresh mornings and perfect days. It is a great time to think “outdoors.” We know that exercise is important for all ages. It helps us maintain a healthy weight, improves our strength,… Read More
Physical activity and exercise are important for all ages, but as we age oftentimes our activity levels tend to decline. Staying physically active and participating in regular exercise can help you continue to do the things you love… Read More
When it comes to weight loss, there’s no lack of fad diets promising fast results. But such diets limit your nutritional intake, can be unhealthy, and tend to fail in the long run. The key to achieving and… Read More
DID YOU KNOW THESE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARDENING? 30 minutes of digging and shoveling burns about 150 calories. This is equivalent to riding a stationary bike at the gym for the same amount of time. 30 minutes of… Read More
